Category: BCG

BCG Platinion: Digital Product Development Provider

BCG Platinion, a part of MBB powerhouse BCG, is a fast-growing 700-person global management consulting firm. It specializes in supporting organizations through projects focused on digital tools and technology. BCG Platinion offers a unique career path for digital creatives and consultants that are invested in the future of information and data. Get ready to learn…

BCG to Increase Base Salary by $10K for Associates and Consultants

In a move sure to cause a ripple effect across the management consulting landscape, BCG has announced it is raising salaries for junior employees. First-year BCG employees at the Associate and Consultant level will see their base salary increase $10,000 in October 2021. This also means that if you're going through the recruiting process now,…

BCG Sophomore Internship: Growing Future Leaders

“Growing Future Leaders” is BCG’s Sophomore Internship program that is designed to introduce students from underrepresented backgrounds to the experience of working in a global consulting firm. BCG does this through hosting an annual internship program. The purpose is to grow future leaders (hence the name) in the consulting industry and identify top talent early.…

BCG Online Case

The BCG Online Case has emerged as a formidable force in the landscape of management consulting hiring. In short, the BCG Online Case contains two components: GMAT-style questions 3 interviewer-led cases with Casey the chatbot, including a 1min video recording that you must upload at the end of each case When preparing candidates for the…

BCG Resume: Tips, Template, & Mistakes To Avoid

Instead of creating a BCG resume, it's easy to think that using the generic resume you created for that internship your sophomore summer will be good enough. News flash: it won't. Today, we're examining what BCG wants to see in a resume, along with tips for making your resume stand out in the massive pile…

Off-Cycle Recruiting: 2021 Busiest On Record

March has come and gone - and with it, the advent of the busiest period of off-cycle recruiting. Here at Management Consulted, we affectionately call it Second Season. 2021 was the busiest period of off-cycle recruiting we have ever seen, and it has continued into the winter months. We see no sign of off-cycle recruiting…

MBB Increases Size Of MBA Waitlists In 2021

Landing on an MBB waitlist is the dreaded purgatory between knowing you have an offer - and knowing you don't. This year, more MBAs who interviewed for internships find themselves on an MBB waitlist as McKinsey, BCG, and Bain determine headcount needs for 2021 and beyond. Count this as just another effect of the COVID-19…

3 Main Types of Fit Interview Questions

The fit interview is like a behavioral interview for the consulting industry. Within that, there are distinct fit interview question types a candidate should be aware of. Today, we're sharing about 3 types of fit interview questions. The direct questions, story questions, and what we call "tricky" questions. Intrigued? Good! Read on as Jenny Rae,…

Atlanta Consulting Firms

Over the last decade, Atlanta has become a major focus city for consulting firms. This makes sense, as the city is home to iconic brands including Coca Cola, Chick-fil-a, Delta Air Lines, The Home Depot, UPS and more. Add to that mix the world’s busiest airport in Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International, an attractive entertainment scene, and…

Profitability Case Walkthrough- BCG Style

Profitability cases are very common in case interviews. Many businesses are looking to consultants to guide them toward increased profitability. That of course means firms are looking for candidates to be familiar with how to handle this type of case. In particular, BCG has their own style when it comes to these profitability cases. See…